1. Business Communication
Chapter 15
Getting a Job
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2. Your Goals Personal goals ______ goals
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Consider your personal goals and career goals when planning a job search.
15.1 Job Search

3. Job Qualifications ________ Skills and education _____ traits
Career ________
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Both paid and volunteer work can help prepare you for a job.
15.1 Job Search

4. Job Opportunities School _______offices ___search network
Publications and the ______
__________agencies
Researching __________
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Working in a temporary position is a good way to get work experience.
15.1 Job Search

5. Preparing a Resume ________ chronological order _________ order
Parts of a resume
_____information and job objective
Special qualifications
Education and ________
Activities, interests, and achievements
___________
15.2 Resume

6. Alternative Resumes ______print resumes Electronic resumes

7. Truthful Resumes Important tools for marketing your skills
Should include:
________related to the job description
Accurate and _________information
15.2 Resume

8. SMART Goals Strategic _________ Attainable __________ Time Bound
Example: I will improve my student survey scores by 10% in the next six weeks.

9. STOP – SECTION THREE / FOUR

10. Application Letter _______paragraph Body paragraphs Closing paragraph
__________
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Your application letter should capture the reader’s attention.
15.3 Application Letter and Form

11. Application Forms Using ______forms Completing a form
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A job application form includes contact information and qualifications of an applicant.
15.3 Application Letter and Form

12. The Job Interview _______ for a job interview
Taking part in a job ________
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Make eye contact and greet the interviewer with a smile.
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

13. Follow-Up Messages Thank-you letter _______ or rejection letter
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A thank-you letter lets the interviewer know that you appreciate the interview.
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

14. Reading Job Announcements
Reading skills are important for locating and getting a job
When reading a job _________
Note job requirements and qualifications
Note ________ to use in a resume or application letter
Link your skills and _________to the job requirements
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

15. Vocabulary application form application letter career portfolio
electronic resume
internship
job interview
job objective
job search
networking
qualifications
reference
resume
scannable resume
Web resume